about.me
Here is where the hype takes over.Most recently, I was the president of the security business unit for GFI Software, subsequent
to the acquistion of Sunbelt Software in 2010, where I was its CEO for
eight years.
Sunbelt Software was a leading provider of security software for the Windows market, with 2010 revenues of $44 million -- and is probably best known for its VIPRE antivirus product. While at Sunbelt, I profitably grew the company over 350% on a self-funded basis, providing our investors with a 135% internal rate of return.
I am now working on my next project.
I'm actively involved in the software security area and wrote a blog, sunbeltblog. I speak on security issues fairly often, and have been interviewed for national publications, radio and television, including appearences on Good Morning America and CBC Canada. I have also keynoted the VirusBulletin conference. In 2006, Google was kind enough to thank a number of security folks and me for work on Google security; and I also co-founded PIRT, the Phishing Incident and Termination squad, the largest all-volunteer group that performs "takedowns" of phishing sites. I was also deeply involved in getting a very nice lady out of going to prison and subsequently was part of the founding of the JulieGroup, an organization dedicated to seeking fairness in the intersection of law and technology.
Sunbelt Software was a leading provider of security software for the Windows market, with 2010 revenues of $44 million -- and is probably best known for its VIPRE antivirus product. While at Sunbelt, I profitably grew the company over 350% on a self-funded basis, providing our investors with a 135% internal rate of return.
I am now working on my next project.
I'm actively involved in the software security area and wrote a blog, sunbeltblog. I speak on security issues fairly often, and have been interviewed for national publications, radio and television, including appearences on Good Morning America and CBC Canada. I have also keynoted the VirusBulletin conference. In 2006, Google was kind enough to thank a number of security folks and me for work on Google security; and I also co-founded PIRT, the Phishing Incident and Termination squad, the largest all-volunteer group that performs "takedowns" of phishing sites. I was also deeply involved in getting a very nice lady out of going to prison and subsequently was part of the founding of the JulieGroup, an organization dedicated to seeking fairness in the intersection of law and technology.
From 1999 to 2002, I was a
managing director at
Bulldog Capital Management, an investment management firm with peak
assets of $1.4 billion. At Bulldog, I co-managed the firm's
private equity activities. As a private equity investor, I worked on
investments in a wide range of private companies, including Vendio, Acta
Technology, Vina
Technology, Achex
(acquired by First Data), YouCentric
(acquired by J.D. Edwards) and
T.sqware
(acquired by Globespan). While at Bulldog, I developed
capabilities in the areas of private equity deal structure,
capitalization and distressed/crisis situations.
Prior to joining Bulldog, I
was the executive vice
president for Mijenix Corporation, a developer of Windows software,
from 1997 to 1999. We achieved over 700% profitable revenue
growth in two and a half years, as a fully self-funded effort, leading
to the successful sale of the company to Ontrack Data International
(NASDAQ: ONDI) in 1999. I was responsible for launching
several award-winning products, including a PC Week Best of Comdex
Winner (1998).
Prior
to Mijenix, I was vice
president of worldwide marketing for
publicly-traded
Quarterdeck Corporation (now part of Symantec) from 1990 to
1997. My prior positions included being the VP and general
manager for the utilities business unit. As the business unit
manager, I managed one of the company's
most successful business units with over $40 million in revenue,
achieving growth through acquisition, product development and
product licensing. I directed the marketing and development direction
of the company's utility software, launching several products,
including CleanSweep, QEMM, MagnaRAM, WINProbe, GameRunner and Hijaak
Pro.
From 1988 to 1990, I worked
for multimedia software
developer Aegis Development (later known as Oxxi). While
there, I launched several products, including Showcase
F/X, a professional multimedia system for the Macintosh; SpectraColor,
a 16-bit paint and animation system; and Animagic, an animation control
system.
I started my software career
at Borland
International in 1987.
I have also served on the
board of advisors at
startup Cybermedia Corporation, where I advised the company on its
initial marketing direction. The company successfully went
public in 1996 and was acquired by Network Associates in 1998.
I am also a past member of the board of directors
for VitalStream,
Inc..
Due to a peripatetic
childhood, I have a rather
eclectic educational background. I attended Ecole Bilingue in Paris,
Bjorns International School in Copenhagen, Hollywood Professional
School in Los Angeles, and was one of the first students at SOCES, one
of the early progressive magnet schools in Los Angeles. Originally
trained as a classical musician, I studied piano at the Feninger/Brooks
studio and baroque classical music at the Early Music
Institute, both
in Los Angeles. I also studied chemistry at the California Institute of
Technology as a teenager and later attended Eckerd
College, studying
for a major in Business Management.
I was born in Paris, France
to American parents and
live with my wife and four children in the Tampa Bay area
of Florida.
